Section R. 408.41959 - Fuel-powered toolsRule 1959.
(1) A fuel-powered tool shall be stopped before being refueled, serviced, or maintained.(2) When using a fuel-fired powered tool in an enclosed area, the toxic fumes shall be exhausted as prescribed by Occupational Health Standard Part 621 "Health Hazard Control for Specific Equipment and Operations for Construction," as referenced in R 408.41902.(3) A fuel-fired portable tool shall be moved a minimum of 10 feet from the place where it was refueled before starting.(4) A chain saws chain shall be stopped if it is not being used for sawing. A chain saw shall be carried by the top handle with the guide bar to the rear.(5) The use of a chain saw to open a hole in a solid object, such as a floor, wall, or panel, is prohibited.(6) A chain saws chain shall be guarded adjacent to the handle area. Sawdust from a chain saw shall be directed away from the operator.Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.41959
1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 2013 AACS; 2016 MR 19, Eff. 10/13/2016